You can put up wallpaper and paint but can you suss out curtains and blinds? Rather than heading to everyone’s favourite Swedish store, save yourself a
fortune and take windows into your own hands and learn the ins and outs of curtain and blind making at Ministry of Craft.

Based at Bamber Sewing Machines, you’ll find like-minded classmates; expert tutors and all the fabrics, trims, patterns and sewing tools you could
wish for (plus sewing machines and overlockers for those wishing to invest heavier)!

The first part will be all about curtains and we’ll teach you how to sew a lined ‘mini’ curtain, complete with header tape and mitred corners, as well
as the theory behind how to use fabrics and trims for different effects and the all-important calculation of fabrics from measurements.

Moving onto blinds, we’ll talk you through the hints and tips you need to make a Roman blind, from measurements to construction. Then put this into practice
by making a ‘mini’ lined Roman blind, complete with tape, rods, cord and Velcro attachment making it fully operational.

Armed with a whole host of hints and tips you’ll never need to buy curtains or blinds again.

As this is not a beginner’s workshop, you must already have some experience on a sewing machine or have attended one of our Beginner sewing workshops.

Ministry of Craft customers get 10% discount on the wide range of fabrics, haberdashery and sewing patterns at Bamber Sewing Machines and there are various discounts available on their sewing machines and overlockers. Discount codes and other offers from our other crafty friends
will be emailed with your booking confirmation.

If the above date is not suitable or sold out, please have a look at our alternative dates or contact us with the course name and we will get in touch if a place becomes
available or when the next date goes on sale.

What to bring for Introduction to Curtain and Blind Making

All materials and equipment are supplied for this workshop and are included in the price.

Our sponsors, Janome, supply computerised sewing machines (CLX301) and where required overlockers (6234XL). Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring
in your own machines.

Tea and coffee will be available at the workshop and you are welcome to bring something to eat for lunch.

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What people say

I love the course it was my first one and I actually made a purse, so proud of it. The tutor was really patient and was a true professional but friendly.
I'm looking forward towards my second course next month. Thank you I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you for a great day which was most enjoyable and very helpful. I can't wait to get going on my machine now. I've been enthusing about it to my daughter
and daughter in law who were most impressed with my proudly displayed 'makes'.

Just attended the conquer my sewing machine course, really enjoyed it, tutor was very helpful, can't wait to get some practice in and finally put my machine
to use, will definitely be doing more courses, no stopping me now!!!